Seed dispersal of cherries is one method, but usually when cultivating cherries, the more common way of propagation is through cuttings or grafting. But if you want to try growing cherry seeds, here are the steps to grow cherry seeds:
Choose ripe cherry fruits:Make sure the cherry fruit you pick is ripe, try picking ripe cherries from the market or from your own cherry trees. Ripe cherries are usually bright in color and sweet in taste.
Washing and removal of pulp:Wash the cherry fruit and remove the pulp completely, leaving the seeds.
Seed soaking:Soaking the cleaned cherry seeds in warm water will help soften the surface of the seeds and promote germination.
Cold Treatment:Placing the seeds in moist paper towels or sand and placing them in the refrigerator for cold treatment can help break the dormancy and improve the germination rate.
Soil selection:Choose well-drained, fertile soil, such as a mixture of peat and sand, for sowing.
Seeding Method:Sprinkle the pretreated cherry seeds evenly on the soil surface and gently cover with a thin layer of soil.
Keep it moist:Keep the soil moist, but not too wet, spray regularly or lightly and avoid rinsing the seeds.
Suitable environmental conditions:Place in a place with plenty of sunlight but avoid direct sunlight, and the room temperature is suitable for seed germination.
Germination time:The germination time of cherry seeds varies depending on factors such as variety, season, and environmental conditions, and can take weeks to months in some cases.
Weak Seedling Screening:Once the seeds have germinated, when the seedlings have grown, the seedlings can be screened and transplanted to keep the healthiest and best-growing seedlings.
Diversify your attempt:The germination rate of cherry seeds can be affected by a variety of factors, so different methods or pretreatments can be tried to improve the germination rate.
Long-term nature:Growing cherries from seed usually takes a long time, and it takes more patience and time for the seeds to germinate and grow into mature plants than other propagation methods.
Growing cherry seeds requires patience and a certain amount of skill, and the success rate can be relatively low. Therefore, when cultivating cherries, it is often more recommended to use cuttings, grafting, etc., to ensure faster and more stable access to high-quality cherry plants.